Today I want to introduce you to a podcast from El Salvador which is available for free. The podcast is called “Dejémonos de Pajas.” First I want to explain a little about what “pajas” means for those that don’t know. Many people know the word “paja” to be the dry wheat that farm animals sleep on. [Straw] Other people know the alternative slang meaning, which is “masturbation.” However, the use of the word “pajas” in this instance means something else! In El Salvador “pajas” are “lies.” [So the name of the podcast roughly translates to “Let’s stop lying” or “Let’s leave behind the lies.”]

So, this podcast is super honest and very funny. Sometimes they talk about funny things, and sometimes they discuss serious issues – but it is always very interesting. The podcast is for everyone, but if you are from El Salvador especially, you have to listen to this podcast. Carlos and I love it, and I know you’re going to love it too.

Hi Margaret! I’ll reply to you here since I can’t seem to leave a comment on lang-8, (perhaps you have to be a member?)

Ni modo, my opinion is that “there’s a time and place for everything” – y a mi, me encanta el Spanglish :) Would I use Spanglish when applying for a job or when talking to someone in a formal situation? Of course not, but when I’m with family and friends, that is what comes natural and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it – it’s almost inevitable when you live a bicultural life.